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River Witham and South Delph from Lincoln to Washingborough

Message issued at 1:47am, Sunday 1st March

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
Flooding is expected on 01 March 2026 . 
Limited rainfall is forecast over the next several days. River levels will remain high until water makes its way through the catchment following recent rainfall. 
We are closely monitoring the situation . 
Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . 
This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 1:47am, Sunday 1st March.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Witham and South Delph from Lincoln to Washingborough

Flood Warning Area Details

Area to the east of Lincoln along the River Witham to Washingborough Fen

Region: Lincs and Northants

Country: England

Counties covered: Lincolnshire

Watercourses covered: River Witham, Sincil Dyke, Sandhill Beck, Washingborough Roadside South Catchwater

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Witham and South Delph from Lincoln to Washingborough.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

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